From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between—take to the road and discover the Keystone State’s most iconic drives.In this updated edition of Backroads & Byways of Pennsylvania, David Langlieb takes readers down country roads, through lush farmland vistas, and into bustling cities and small towns. Pennsylvania’s rich history, cultural narratives, and natural beauty make for great themed driving tours. Trace the state’s Civil War stories, peek ...

With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled.Pack a lunch and take off on any of these 17 drives into all corners of PA. Visit the beaches of Lake Erie or the banks of the Delaware, the Endless Mountains of the northern tier or the Amish farms of Lancaster County. Explore old mining villages, lumber towns, battlefields, college campuses, and so much more. Each trip covers history and trivia, recreation, shopping, and what to see an...

Explorer's Guide Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley, and Bucks County: A Great Destination takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the many pleasures to be found in the Delaware Valley, a region famous for its rich history and natural beauty.It explores greater Philadelphia’s under-appreciated attributes, including its first rate dining scene, diverse architecture, and recreational opportunities, and includes chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history,...

With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled.Share an insider’s knowledge of New England’s roads less traveled and explore all its hidden corners with this guide. Journey to bucolic countryside, dramatic and rocky coastlines, pristine lakes and mountains, picturesque covered bridges, retro clam shacks and fishing villages—New England’s beauty exceeds all expectations.About the series: Whether you need to ge...

From natural areas and historic areas in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster Countyn, and much more, this guide offers great guidance for this fascinating region.From natural areas and historic areas in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster County; from historic battlefields at Valley Forge and Gettysburg to the antiques shops of Bucks County and the leisure resorts and quiet nature trails of the Pocono Mountains, this guid...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city att...

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out when those pesky street addresses are missing. Every tour also includes a quick primer o...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is a seaport city and its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, Ashley and Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands.  Charleston was captured in the Civil War without much property damage, so the historic part of town has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current downtown skyline, with practic...

Original essays on the past, present, and future of the Ohio & Erie CanalCombining original essays based on the past, present, and future of the Ohio & Erie Canal, Canal Fever showcases the research and writing of the best and most knowledgeable canal historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts. Each contributor brings his or her expertise to tell the canal’s story in three parts: the canal era—the creation of the canal and its importance to Ohio’s early g...

More than half of the country's population lives within a day's drive of West Virginia, and savvy travelers have known that it is the playground of the East.Whether you’d like to visit historic sites; take scenic drives or walking tours; go hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, or fishing; or take in museums small and large, author Leonard Adkins steers you to the best that West Virginia has to offer. The locals know where to find hidden swimmin’ holes, waterfalls, a...

Every American, at some point in their life, will want to visit the nation's capital, and it is most important that parents take their children there. For adults of all ages, for young people, and for families, this Easy Guide states preferences in activities and in the choice of lodgings and meals; our author isn't shy about revealing what she likes most (and what she dislikes). She is Elise Hartman Ford, a long-experienced journalist and Washington, D.C. resident, who--in addition to wri...

Much of today's Financial District was under water during Spanish and Mexican rule. The Bay shoreline originally ended at Battery Street but with the American annexation and the California Gold Rush about five blocks worth of new city ground was created all the way to the Embarcadero. Sand hills as tall as ten men once stood here and they were leveled and the sand used for fill. Gold Rush money quickly made this area the financial capital of the West and the coast's first and only skyscrap...